Item Number: MTVBJKGLD

Golden Jackal

2/13/2019 (Retired 1/8/2020)
4.9Read Reviews

The new Golden Jackal™ brings the legend of a pearl Jackal™ to life.  Providing more length through the oil, the Golden Jackal™ displays an impressive backend motion.  Never before has there been a Jackal™ with this kind of agility and speed!

The Golden Jackal™ features the latest Predator™ V3 asymmetric weight block to provide massive track flare potential and hooking power.  This technology also produces a very low RG so the Golden Jackal™ is easier to rev, making it more forgiving on heavy oil patterns than higher RG balls that may slip past the proper transition point. 

For generating powerful angle in high volume environments, the Hexion™ SE cover is incredible.  This Strength Enhanced version of Hexion™ technology produces outstanding down lane motion without sacrificing traction in the oil.  The factory finish on the Golden Jackal™ cover stock is 4000 Grit LSS.   

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Specifications

Length73
Backend87
Hook68
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockPredator™ V3
Cover StockHexion™ SE Pearl
Finish4000 Grit LSS
Weight Range14, 15, 16
  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.47Max Differential .053Int. Differential .018
  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.47Max Differential .055Int. Differential .019
  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.50Max Differential .052Int. Differential .018

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  1. 02/13/2019
    Product Golden Jackal
    From Tennessee
    Rating 5.0
    The Golden Jackal

    While I do not own a Golden Jackal, I have thrown one that my local pro shop guy drilled for me before he drilled it for himself. I threw a few balls with it before he needed it back and I certainly loved it. The strong angular motion was new to me so I never knew how to throw it, yet it certainly never disappointed me. By far, one was the best balls I've ever thrown. My Jackal Rising has some good competition now.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 02/13/2019
    Product Golden Jackal
    From Mattapoisett, MA
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    The Golden Legend Returns

    First off. It’s a Jackal and everyone that has thrown a Jackal before understands how great they are. This time around we finally have a pearl Hexion SE cover that comes out of the box at 4000. This Jackal is able to handle the fresh conditions with ease as it floats through the front and doesn’t over read the friction. The ball is strong and once it makes its move it doesn’t stop. For me this is a step down from the Abyss and earlier than the Scorn. It’s very readable and hits with the trademark Motiv power down lane. You will enjoy throwing this one. The cover takes very well to being tuned also in case you want to hit it with a little Motiv Gloss and really see how angular this ball can be. Expect to see quite a few of these gold balls around, it’s a special release.

    #getMOTIVated

    Matt Rayner

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 02/12/2019
    Product Golden Jackal
    From Columbus WI
    About Me Motiv staffer
    Rating 5.0
    The Golden Jackal

    If you have liked the original Jackal you will love this ball in your bag. It definitely gives me more length than the Rising but with a stronger motion to the pocket. I have used the Golden on a variety of patterns and definitely know this is the ball to have in my hand.

    Ray nelson motiv staffer
    Columbus wi

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 02/08/2019
    Product Golden Jackal
    From Buford,GA
    About Me Motiv Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    A new standard for the jackal series

    If you have loved the Jackals in the past, this one will be a perfect companion to the others. It's a few feet longer than the rising it feels like and much stronger change of direction downlane. This is a hook it for the ladies situation. Just stand left and wheel on it. It's fun to watch it go down the lane.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 02/06/2019
    Product Golden Jackal
    From Las Vegas, NV
    About Me Motiv Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    GOLD

    The LEGEND continues !! The Jackal series has hit an absolute home run again with the Golden Jackal ! This ball features the Predator V3 core wrapped around the Hexion SE pearl cover ! I compared it to several different balls in our current line and this is what I came up with. It’s cleaner and more angular than both the Jackal Rising and the Jackal ghost but maintaining that classic Jackal shape ! It’s earlier and smoother however than the Villain Scorn ! I found in testing that the Golden Jackal was a great combination with the Scorn ! I’m really excited about the addition of another Jackal ! Ball will be available on 2-13-19 !! Go out and #GetMOTIVated

    I would recommend this to a friend

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